Gum contouring, also known as gum reshaping, is a cosmetic form of dental treatment used to improve the general look of a person's teeth. It is primarily used in cases where the individual has what is commonly known as 'gummy smile'. This is a condition where the gums cover too much of the teeth, usually the front teeth, and this can leave the length of the teeth looking too short, which can affect a person's general desire to smile.
Such a condition may be caused due to genetics, health circumstances or as a result of certain high blood pressure prescriptions. This can have an affect on an individual's self-confidence and may see them do their best not to smile in public. Gum contouring is a dental treatment which is painless and able to solve the problem of 'gummy smile' through quick and painless treatment.
A gummy smile is only considered so when there is a high percentage of gum covering a person's front teeth. This is commonly caused by genetic factors, but it can also be due to certain health conditions or as a side-effect to some high blood pressure medication. Such a condition can cause a person's self-esteem to plummet and can make the process of smiling an unappealing one. This is a condition that mainly affects the front teeth but can also shape other teeth out of sight. 'Gummy smile' is not so much a medical dilemma but is more of an aesthetic problem. It can however have a negative affect on an individual's self-confidence, affecting their mental welfare, which is why gum contouring is such an important dental treatment.
This patient was very self conscious and unhappy about the bulk of gum that was visible on smiling. The gum was repositioned to a much higher level allowing the teeth to look a lot more proportional and more aesthetic as a result.
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